Taxpayers in North Carolina are automatically eligible to file and pay taxes later this year. The new deadline for filing both federal and state taxes is Thursday, May 1.
“This was a combination of federal disaster assistance for Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby.
Between the two federally declared disasters, taxpayers in all 100 North Carolina counties automatically qualify for the May 1 deadline for filing and paying any federal taxes owed,” an Internal Revenue Service spokesperson told The News & Observer via email.
All North Carolina taxpayers are eligible for a state tax filing and payment extension.
“The deadline for most calendar year taxpayers to file and pay income tax without incurring a penalty is May 1, 2025,” according to a recent release from the North Carolina Revenue Department.
Why is the tax filing deadline later?
The IRS spokesperson confirmed to The N&O that all North Carolina taxpayers are considered Hurricane Helene victims.
Select residents living in disaster counties (as designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency) are also eligible for interest relief. Visit ncdor.gov to find out which counties qualify.
Who qualifies for the May 1 deadline?
According to the NC Department of Revenue , the following affected taxpayers have until May 1 to file and pay federal and state taxes:
- “ Individuals who live in North Carolina .
- “Businesses (including tax-exempt organizations) whose principal place of business is in North Carolina.
- “Other individuals and businesses whose records necessary to meet a State tax deadline are located in North Carolina.
- “Relief workers who are assisting in North Carolina and are affiliated with a recognized government or philanthropic organization.
- “Any individual visiting North Carolina who was killed or injured as a result of the disaster.”
Select taxpayers affected by Tropical Storm Debby’s federal returns and payments were postponed until February 3 of this year, but these taxpayers now have until May 1 to file and/or pay, the IRS says.
Residents of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina are also eligible for the extended deadline.
NC tax updates
More on filing and paying taxes in North Carolina this year:
- Here’s where you can file your federal and state returns for free.
- You might qualify for a higher refund and waived fees this year with certain tax code changes .
- Your tax refund might be delayed this year with President Donald Trump’s IRS hiring freeze.
